Aims & Scope

Al-Turath Journal of English Language (ATJEL) is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to the timely dissemination of high-quality original research and comprehensive review articles in English language, linguistics, literature, and related interdisciplinary fields. Its primary aim is to foster scholarly dialogue, advance linguistic and literary research, and facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas among researchers, academics, educators, and students worldwide. ATJEL provides a scholarly platform for publishing research that contributes to the development of knowledge, promotes effective English language teaching and learning, and addresses contemporary issues in language, literature, and communication. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing practices, and rigorous peer review to ensure the credibility and impact of its published research.

Al-Turath Journal of English Language (ATJEL) welcomes submissions addressing theoretical, empirical, methodological, and applied dimensions of English language, linguistics, literature, and language education. Its scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • English Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • English Language Teaching and Learning
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • English Literature and Literary Criticism
  • Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
  • Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
  • Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics
  • Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, and Syntax
  • Semantics and Lexicography
  • Corpus Linguistics and Digital Humanities
  • Language Assessment and Curriculum Development

We encourage interdisciplinary research that connects English language and literature with fields such as education, psychology, sociology, cultural studies, media, translation, and digital technologies, particularly studies that present innovative theoretical insights or meaningful pedagogical and practical applications.